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Caceres archdiocese launches app on Peñafrancia devotion

The archdiocese’s Commission on Social Communications said its primary aim is to further promote the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia

The return of Aliwan as the ‘Mother of all Fiesta’

Festivals are prime manifestations of the Filipino’s fervent devotion and faith characterized by history, artistry, creativity, and passion

‘Taong putik’: A ‘muddy’ expression of faith

The devotees of the “Pagsa-San Juan” call themselves “Taong Putik,” literally “mud people"

IN PHOTOS: “Ahunan sa Ping-as”: A Resilient Religious Festivity Returns

The return of Ahunan sa Ping-as brought a sense of hope and renewal to the community of Pakil and neighboring places

Where have all the ‘Santacruzan’ and ‘Flores de Mayo’ gone?

The Santacruzan now being held as a pageant is an indication of how the Catholic Church has been losing its grip on the faithful

In northern Philippine town, faithful drink, dance before Ash Wednesday

It traces its roots to the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines when Spanish missionaries celebrate "Shrove Tuesday"

Festival hopping in honor of the Black Nazarene and Santo Niño

The colorful culture of the Philippines is best seen through the vibrant festivals, which are fusions of Catholic and secular practices

Sinulog

Our God is a happy God, a God of joy. Our God is a child God. Our God is a dancing God.

Photos: ‘Pit Senyor!’

Devotees of the image of the Child Jesus would cry on top of their voices “Pit Senyor!”

Photos: Filipinos honor Child Jesus in colorful festival

The devotion of Filipinos, especially people from the central province of Cebu, to the Child Jesus has deep historical roots

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